What a muddy mess — Although construction is underway at the site of the future Revolution Church north of town, rainy weather has delayed the project by weeks.

Revolution Church - Construction at Revolution Church’s Jasper campus has moved slower than expected, with original plans to open by the end of 2018 - but church leadership says weather permitting they will be in their new building by summer of 2019.

“Honestly, we’ve just had a tough time with the weather,” said Chad Elliott, the Jasper campus pastor. “Every time we try to get going it’ll rain, then take two or three days to dry out.”

Elliott said the delay has done more good than bad in his eyes, and will help strengthen the church’s place in the community in the long run.

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